Best Handguns & Aftermarket Grips for Small Hands
I personally struggle with choosing handguns because I have small hands. Or, more accurately, I have tiny, childlike hands. This makes finding a gun with a short enough trigger reach and a comfortable...
View ArticleBest Firearm Trade Shows (That Aren’t SHOT)
For decades SHOT Show was the big gun show all dudes and dudettes clamored to get into. SHOT Show has also famously been exclusive about who can come. With that said, there is a reason for the...
View Article6 Best AR-10s: Complete Buyer’s Guide
It’s not a secret that we love the AR-15 around here. That said, there are some things the AR-15 just can’t do. Upgraded AR-15s Namely, the AR-15 can’t handle “long-action” cartridges…so there’s a...
View ArticleGuns of Pop Culture: “Equilibrium” and the Cleric Pistols
The early 2000s was the era of dark, grim movies, trench coats, and sci-fi. It created some real edge lords and cringy fashion, as well as some very stylish movies. While the Matrix will always be the...
View ArticlePrimary Arms Classic Micro Reflex Sight Review: Good & Affordable
Pistol red dots are here to stay. They’ve become a decidedly dominant force in this marketplace, and seemingly every gun released is optics ready. This includes sub and micro-compacts like the Sig...
View ArticleA Picture from History: Maximo Cruz
Maximo Cruz surveyed the scene in front of him. After months of training with American soldiers, he’d finally done it…landed back on his native soil. The goal? To take his country back. The location?...
View Article9mm Luger vs 9×19 vs Parabellum: What’s the Difference?
Even if you know very little about guns, perhaps just what you’ve picked up from watching TV and movies, you’ve probably gathered there’s a round called 9mm. 9mm (115gr vs 124gr vs 147 HP) As you...
View ArticleBest Guns of SHOT Show 2023
SHOT Show 2023 has come and gone, and Pew Pew Tactical was on the ground, checking out all the cool, new guns the industry had to offer. We found some cool stuff…just saying. Keep reading as we walk...
View Article5 Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics: Correct Drops
Every year or so, we hear about some new wonder round that’s going to replace the 5.56 AR. Rarely do these rounds ever work out. However…one finally did. The .300 Blackout. .300 Blackout (Left) vs....
View ArticleTaurus GX4XL Review: Best Budget Long Slide CCW?
Taurus is known for affordable pistols, and its latest entry into the micro-compact 9mm market…the GX4XL, looks to continue that tradition. GX4XL Between the standard GX4 and the XL model, there are a...
View ArticleBest Gear of SHOT Show 2023 [Optics, Accessories & Gear]
Pew Pew Tactical was on the ground at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas, on the lookout for all the cool, new gear, optics, and accessories on display. We love the new new! We’ve gathered our favorites...
View ArticleGuns of Pop Culture: “The Alamo”& the Nock Gun
The story of the Alamo is fascinating for a number of reasons. One of the most interesting is that it’s where two American folk heroes died. Neither man was from the Texas territories but seemingly...
View ArticleBest 10mm Pistols & Handguns: Go Big or Go Home
When discussing the power and accuracy of handgun cartridges, the debate is usually centered around the 9mm vs. .45 ACP vs. .40 S&W debate. But there’s another gun that’s often left out…the 10mm....
View ArticleSmith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal Review: Best All Metal 9mm?
Metal-framed pistols are making a comeback, with a handful of manufacturers slowly introducing metal versions of their most popular guns. So, it’s no surprise that Smith & Wesson would jump into...
View ArticleA Picture from History: The End of Blackbeard
It had been two years since the notorious pirate Blackbeard started ravaging the American coast. In addition to his regular acts of piracy against ships, Blackbeard laid siege to American cities....
View ArticleWeekly Wrap: Federal Assault Weapons Ban Proposed & Bump Stock Ban Overturned
Welcome to a weekly series here on Pew Pew Tactical dedicated to the gun news you need to know. So, keep reading for this week’s notable news headlines… Table of ContentsLoading... New Federal Assault...
View ArticleBest Batons for Self-Defense: The Good, the Bad, & What to Buy
The baton is one of the oldest weapons that’s still used today – and with good reason! A wide variety of cultures and civilizations have been using batons and other clubs for thousands of years. After...
View Article7 Best Pump-Action Shotguns [Home Defense & Hunting]
Why are pump shotguns such a dominant force in the firearm industry? As a people, we’ve moved on to semi-auto rifles and semi-auto handguns, and while semi-auto shotguns exist and are prevalent, the...
View ArticleCheapest AR-15 Complete Rifles & Builds
The AR-15 world grows daily. Much like the universe, it’s constantly expanding and growing, becoming more and more fruitful for the AR-15 owner. So many pins… It’s also quite beneficial for first-time...
View ArticleCompetition Shooting Overview: How to Shoot for Fun, Fame, and Funds
Going to the range is an enjoyable pastime, but do you sometimes feel like there could be more to it? If you’re like me, you might wonder how you can figure out if you’re actually getting better at...
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